Call of Duty HQ is currently ranked as the second most-played game on both PlayStation and Xbox consoles in the United States based on weekly active user engagement. Battlefield 6, meanwhile, has experienced a minor drop across both platforms, falling one position in the latest weekly rankings.
While the shift suggests Battlefield 6 may be losing momentum faster than its main competitor, direct comparisons remain complicated due to the structure of Call of Duty HQ, which aggregates engagement from multiple titles under one platform.
Strong Launch Followed by a Gradual Slowdown
Battlefield 6 launched on October 10, 2025, with Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 following on November 14. In mid-November, Electronic Arts stated that Battlefield 6 had become the best-selling shooter of 2025. That claim was quickly reinforced by U.S. sales tracking data, which showed the game had already reached the top spot in total U.S. sales within weeks of release.
Despite that strong commercial performance, recent engagement metrics suggest Battlefield 6 has begun to cool on consoles roughly two months after launch.
Weekly Console Engagement Rankings (Week Ending December 13)
PlayStation Top 10 by Weekly Active Users
- Fortnite
- Call of Duty HQ
- GTA 5 (Remastered)
- Roblox
- NBA 2K26
- Marvel Rivals
- Battlefield 6
- Minecraft
- Where Winds Meet
- Madden NFL 26
Xbox Top 10 by Weekly Active Users
- Fortnite
- Call of Duty HQ
- GTA 5 (Remastered)
- Roblox
- Minecraft
- NBA 2K26
- Battlefield 6
- Marvel Rivals
- Mortal Kombat 1
- Rainbow Six: Siege
Battlefield 6 dropped from sixth to seventh place on both platforms, while Call of Duty HQ maintained its second-place ranking week over week.
Ecosystem Advantage Favors Call of Duty
Call of Duty HQ’s continued strength is largely driven by its ecosystem-based approach. The platform combines activity from multiple premium releases alongside free-to-play content, making it difficult to isolate the performance of individual titles such as Black Ops 7.
This aggregation effect becomes especially relevant amid reports suggesting Black Ops 7’s launch sales underperformed in certain regions. Even if the latest entry is not dominating on its own, the combined player base across the franchise allows Call of Duty HQ to retain a significant engagement advantage on consoles.
Battlefield 6 Shows Stronger Performance on PC
On PC, the picture looks notably different. Late December data shows Battlefield 6 achieving nearly double the concurrent player count of Call of Duty HQ on Steam. Because Call of Duty HQ’s numbers include multiple games, the gap suggests Battlefield 6 currently has stronger standalone engagement than Black Ops 7 on that platform.
This indicates that Battlefield’s player base may be more active and concentrated on PC compared to consoles, where franchise ecosystems play a larger role.
Battlefield RedSec Could Shift Future Engagement
Electronic Arts and DICE appear aware of the ecosystem gap and have already taken steps to address it. The late October launch of Battlefield RedSec introduced a free-to-play battle royale experience with shared progression tied to Battlefield 6.
With ongoing seasonal updates, playlist adjustments, and additional content planned, RedSec positions the Battlefield franchise to compete more directly with Call of Duty’s long-established ecosystem. While Battlefield 6 may not currently match Call of Duty HQ in console engagement, its long-term outlook remains more balanced than the rankings alone suggest.
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